[Dummies 01] • Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D For Dummies, 1 by King, Julie Adair -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps

Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running

Preparing the Camera for Initial Use Using the Touch Screen Ordering from Camera Menus Exploring External Camera Features Using the Monitor as a Viewfinder: Live View Shooting Monitoring Critical Picture Settings Changing Settings via the Quick Control Screen Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens Working with Memory Cards Reviewing Basic Setup Options

Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings

Choosing an Exposure Mode Changing the Drive Mode Setting Resolution and File Type (The Image Quality Setting) Adding Flash

Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically

Shooting in Auto and Flash Off Modes Taking Advantage of Scene Modes Gaining More Control with Creative Auto

Part II: Taking Creative Control

Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure

Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO Stepping Up to Advanced Exposure Modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) Monitoring Exposure Settings Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode Setting ISO, f-stop, and Shutter Speed Sorting Through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools Locking Autoexposure Settings Bracketing Exposures Automatically

Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field

Setting the Lens Focus Mode Exploring Viewfinder Focusing Options Adjusting Autofocus Performance Focusing During Live View and Movie Shooting Manipulating Depth of Field

Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls

Understanding the White Balance Setting Taking a Quick Look at Picture Styles

Chapter 7: Putting It All Together

Recapping Basic Picture Settings Shooting Still Portraits Capturing Action Capturing Scenic Vistas Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups Coping with Special Situations

Chapter 8: Shooting and Viewing Movies

Recording Your First Movie Using the Default Settings Customizing Movie Recording Settings Playing Movies

Part III: After the Shot

Chapter 9: Picture Playback

Disabling and Adjusting Image Review Viewing Pictures in Playback Mode Viewing Picture Data Viewing Your Photos on a Television

Chapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files

Deleting Files Protecting Photos and Movies Rating Photos and Movies Cropping Photos Installing the Canon Software Sending Pictures to the Computer Converting Raw Images in Digital Photo Professional Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing

Part IV: The Part of Tens

Chapter 11: Ten More Ways to Customize Your Camera

Changing the Function of the Set Button Customizing the AE Lock and Shutter Button Disabling the AF-Assist Beam Silencing the Camera Preventing Shutter Release without a Memory Card Reducing the Number of Exposure Stops Creating Your Own Camera Menu Creating Custom Folders Turning Off the Shooting Settings Screen Changing the Color Space from sRGB to Adobe RGB

Chapter 12: Ten Features to Explore on a Rainy Day

Enabling Mirror Lockup Adding Cleaning Instructions to Images Tagging Files with Your Copyright Claim Exploring Two Special Printing Options Adding Special Effects to Your Photos Tagging Pictures for a Photo Book Presenting a Slide Show Creating Video Snapshots Trimming Movies Exploring Wi-Fi Functions

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